Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
The podcast and book were started with my patients in mind. Due to time restrictions, I recognized the need for more education on fibromyalgia and related illnesses. If you have not checked out the book, the podcast is meant to supplement what was covered there. Many people worldwide will never be able to see me as their doctor, and I hope this podcast offers valuable insights, information, and wisdom from a medical doctor using a multifaceted evidence-based approach from the perspective of a pediatrician, internist, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist. If you are a doctor or another health care professional caring for those with invisible illnesses, I hope these serve you well. Many people have either been told or read that fibromyalgia isn't real or that it is just all in their heads. This misunderstanding, unfortunately, causes harm and is a disservice to those suffering. If you are one of the estimated more than 10 million people in the United States who are suffering from fibromyalgia, then you know it is real. If you don't have fibromyalgia, you will, at a minimum, gain a deeper understanding of what you or your loved one is experiencing. If you have fibromyalgia, you will feel validated for what you have endured. I have over 27 years of experience as a doctor and am continuing to learn about medical problems, including invisible illnesses like fibromyalgia and related problems. You can learn more by visiting www.conqueringyourfibromyalgia.com.
Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
Ep 173 Uncovering Autism: Diagnostic Challenges and Insights with Donna Henderson Part 2
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In the second part of the interview with neuropsychologist Donna Henderson, co-author of 'Is it Autism?', discussions focus on the complexities of diagnosing autism and its overlap with chronic pain conditions. Henderson emphasizes the need for more clinicians to be adept at recognizing autism, particularly due to long waiting lists for specialists. She highlights the importance of contextual understanding and the pitfalls of misdiagnosis, including how autistic traits can be mistaken for negative personality traits. The episode also addresses the concept of neurocrash and autistic burnout, presenting practical advice for clinicians to better support their neurodivergent patients.
00:00 Introduction to the Interview with Donna Henderson
00:37 The Challenge of Diagnosing Autism in Adults
02:06 The Role of Clinicians in Autism Diagnosis
04:37 Misdiagnosis and the Importance of Understanding Autism
06:54 Autistic Traits and Misunderstandings
22:40 Neurocrash and Autistic Burnout
26:29 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.
